Air-conditioned helmet

ABSTRACT

The air-conditioned helmet is a protective structure. The air-conditioned helmet is configured for use with an individual. The air-conditioned helmet forms a protective shell around the head of the individual. The air-conditioned helmet is a temperature-controlled space within the protective space formed by the air-conditioned helmet. The air-conditioned helmet comprises a helmet structure, cooling structure, and a control circuit. The control circuit and the cooling structure attach to the helmet structure. The cooling structure controls the temperature of the protective interior space formed by the helmet. The control circuit: a) controls the temperature of the protective space formed by the helmet structure; and, b) tracks and announces the GPS coordinates into the protective space formed by the helmet structure.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of head coverings includinghelmets, more specifically, a ventilating arrangement for a helmet witha cooling means. (A42B3/285)

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The air-conditioned helmet is a protective structure. Theair-conditioned helmet is configured for use with an individual. Theair-conditioned helmet forms a protective shell around the head of theindividual. The air-conditioned helmet is a temperature-controlled spacewithin the protective space formed by the air-conditioned helmet. Theair-conditioned helmet comprises a helmet structure, cooling structure,and a control circuit. The control circuit and the cooling structureattach to the helmet structure. The cooling structure controls thetemperature of the protective interior space formed by the helmet. Thecontrol circuit: a) controls the temperature of the protective spaceformed by the helmet structure; and, b) tracks and announces the GPScoordinates into the protective space formed by the helmet structure.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of theair-conditioned helmet will be readily apparent to those of ordinaryskill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of thepresently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of theair-conditioned helmet in detail, it is to be understood that theair-conditioned helmet is not limited in its applications to the detailsof construction and arrangements of the components set forth in thefollowing description or illustration. Those skilled in the art willappreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilizedas a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems forcarrying out the several purposes of the air-conditioned helmet.

It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including suchequivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spiritand scope of the air-conditioned helmet. It is also to be understoodthat the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes ofdescription and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a partof this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention andtogether with the description serve to explain the principles of theinvention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided toenable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are notintended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and isnot intended to limit the described embodiments of the application anduses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary”or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, orillustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or“illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred oradvantageous over other implementations. All of the implementationsdescribed below are exemplary implementations provided to enable personsskilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended tolimit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is nointention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented inthe preceding technical field, background, brief summary or thefollowing detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodimentsof the disclosure, which are illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5.

The air-conditioned helmet 100 (hereinafter invention) is a protectivestructure. The invention 100 is configured for use with an individual.The invention 100 forms a protective shell around the head of theindividual. The invention 100 is a temperature controlled space withinthe protective space formed by the invention 100. The invention 100comprises a helmet structure 101, cooling structure 102, and a controlcircuit 103. The control circuit 103 and the cooling structure 102attach to the helmet structure 101. The cooling structure 102 controlsthe temperature of the protective interior space formed by the helmet.The control circuit 103: a) controls the temperature of the protectivespace formed by the helmet structure 101; and, b) tracks and announcesthe GPS coordinates into the protective space formed by the helmetstructure 101.

The helmet structure 101 is a protective structure. The helmet structure101 forms a protective space that encloses the head of an individual.The helmet structure 101 is a motorcycle helmet. The motorcycle helmetis defined elsewhere in this disclosure.

The cooling structure 102 is a mechanical structure. The coolingstructure 102 forms a fluidic circuit. The cooling structure 102 pumpswater through the fluidic circuit formed by the cooling structure 102.The cooling structure 102 cools the water flowing through the fluidiccircuit formed by the cooling structure 102. The cooling structure 102uses the cooled water as a heat exchange medium used to control thetemperature within the protective space formed by the helmet structure101. The cooling structure 102 comprises a water reservoir 111, a pumpstructure 112, a cooling device 113, and a hairpin exchanger 114. Thewater reservoir 111, the pump structure 112, the cooling device 113, andthe hairpin exchanger 114 interconnect to form the fluidic circuit.

The water reservoir 111 is a containment structure. The water reservoir111 stores water that is not flowing through the fluidic circuit formedby the cooling structure 102. The use of a water reservoir 111 iswell-known and documented in the mechanical arts.

The pump structure 112 is an electromechanical structure. The pumpstructure 112 provides the motive forces necessary to pump the waterthrough the fluidic circuit formed by the cooling structure 102. Thepump structure 112 generates a pressure differential which is used fortransporting the fluid through the water reservoir 111, the coolingdevice 113, and the hairpin exchanger 114. Specifically, the pumpstructure 112 pumps water from the water reservoir 111 through thecooling device 113 and the hairpin exchanger 114 back into the waterreservoir 111. The pump structure 112 comprises a pump 131, a relay 132,and a battery 133.

The pump 131 is a mechanical device that generates a pressuredifferential which is used for transporting the fluid through the waterreservoir 111, the cooling device 113, and the hairpin exchanger 114.The pump 131 is an electrically powered device. The pump 131 is definedelsewhere in this disclosure. The relay 132 is an electrical device. Therelay 132 is a switching device. The relay 132 controls the flow ofelectricity from the battery 133 to the pump 131. The logic module 121controls the actuation of the relay 132. The battery 133 is anelectrochemical device. The battery 133 converts chemical potentialenergy into the electrical energy used to power the pump 131.

The cooling device 113 is a first heat exchange device used to cool thewater that is flowing through the fluidic circuit formed by the coolingstructure 102 as the water is flowing through the fluidic circuit formedby the cooling structure 102. Methods to design, form, and use a coolingdevice 113 are well-known and documented in the mechanical arts.

The hairpin exchanger 114 is a second heat exchange device. The hairpinexchanger 114 receives the cooled water from the cooling device 113. Thehairpin exchanger 114 uses the cooled water as a cooling media thatreduces the temperature of the protective space formed by the helmetstructure 101. The hairpin exchanger 114 has the structure of a hairpintube. The terms hairpin exchange and hairpin tube are defined elsewherein this disclosure.

The control circuit 103 is an electrical circuit. The control circuit103 controls the temperature within the protective space formed by thehelmet structure 101. The control circuit 103 controls the operation ofthe cooling structure 102. The control circuit 103 tracks the GPScoordinates of the helmet structure 101. The control circuit 103announces the GPS coordinates of the helmet structure 101 into theprotective space formed by the helmet structure 101. The control circuit103 comprises a logic module 121, a GPS module 122, a speaker 123, amicrophone 124, and a thermal sensor 125. The logic module 121, the GPSmodule 122, the speaker 123, the microphone 124, and the thermal sensor125 are electrically interconnected.

The logic module 121 is a programmable electronic device that is used tomanage, regulate, and operate the cooling structure 102 and the controlcircuit 103. The logic module 121 monitors the temperature within theprotective space formed by the helmet structure 101. The logic module121 initiates the operation of the cooling structure 102 when thetemperature within the protective space formed by the helmet structure101 is greater than a first previously determined temperature. The logicmodule 121 discontinues the operation of the cooling structure 102 whenthe temperature within the protective space formed by the helmetstructure 101 is lesser than a second previously determined temperature.The logic module 121 monitors the GPS coordinates of the control circuit103. The logic module 121 monitors the protective space formed by thehelmet structure 101 for a voice command. The logic module 121 announcesthe GPS coordinates of the control circuit 103 into the protective spaceformed by the helmet structure 101.

The GPS module 122 is an electrical device that communicates with theGPS to determine the GPS coordinates of the GPS module 122. When queriedby the logic module 121, the GPS module 122 transfers the GPScoordinates to the logic module 121.

The speaker 123 is an electrical transducer. The logic module 121controls the operation of the speaker 123. The speaker 123 receives anelectrical signal from the logic module 121. The speaker 123 convertsthe received electrical signal into an audible announcement made in theprotective space formed by the helmet structure 101.

The microphone 124 is an electrical transducer. The logic module 121monitors electrical signals generated by the microphone 124. Themicrophone 124 converts audible sounds detected in the protective spaceformed by the helmet structure 101 into electrical signals that aresubsequently transmitted to the logic module 121. The logic module 121monitors the electrical signals received from the microphone 124 torecognize any voice commands that are generated within the microphone124. Upon receipt of a voice command through the microphone 124, thelogic module 121 gets the GPS coordinates from the GPS module 122 andannounces the GPS coordinates of the GPS module 122 into the protectivespace formed by the helmet structure 101 through the speaker 123.

The speaker 123 and the microphone 124 are well-known and documentedelectrical devices that are defined elsewhere in this disclosure.

The thermal sensor 125 is an electrical sensor that transmits anelectrical signal to the logic module 121. The thermal sensor 125measures the temperature within the protective space formed by thehelmet structure 101. The logic module 121 monitors the electricalsignal received from the thermal sensor 125 to determine the temperaturein the protective space formed by the helmet structure 101.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Announce: As used in this disclosure, to announce means to generateaudible sounds over a transducer.

Battery: As used in this disclosure, a battery is a chemical deviceconsisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is convertedinto electricity and used as a source of power. Batteries are commonlydefined with a positive terminal and a negative terminal.

Coil: As used in this disclosure, a coil is a structure that has theshape of a helix, volute, or a spiral. The structure of the coil isoften a cord, wire, hose, or tube.

Fluid: As used in this disclosure, a fluid refers to a state of matterwherein the matter is capable of flow and takes the shape of a containerit is placed within. The term fluid commonly refers to a liquid or agas.

Fluidic Circuit: As used in this disclosure, a fluidic circuit is aclosed loop path through which a fluid flows. The closed loop willgenerally initiate and terminate at a reservoir.

Fluidic Connection: As used in this disclosure, a fluidic connectionrefers to a tubular structure that transports a fluid from a firstobject to a second object. Methods to design and use a fluidicconnections are well-known and documented in the mechanical, chemical,and plumbing arts.

Gas: As used in this disclosure, a gas refers to a state (phase) ofmatter that is fluid and that fills the volume of the structure thatcontains it. Stated differently, the volume of a gas always equals thevolume of its container.

GPS: As used in this disclosure, and depending on the context, GPSrefers to: 1) a system of navigational satellites that are used todetermine the position, known as GPS coordinates, and velocity of aperson or object; 2) the system of navigational satellites referred toin the first definition that are used to synchronize to global time; or,3) an electronic device or that uses the system of navigationalsatellites referred to in the first definition to determine the positionof a person or object. GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System.Methods to determine the distance and direction between any two sets ofGPS coordinates are well-known and documented in the navigational arts.

Hairpin Exchanger: As used in this disclosure, a hairpin exchanger is aheat exchange structure formed a plurality of straight tubes connectedusing a hairpin tube.

Hairpin Tube: As used in this disclosure, a hairpin tube is a tube orpipe with a non-Euclidean prism structure. The tube or pipe is bent in a“U” shape reminiscent of a hairpin turn. This “U” reverses the actualphysical direction of fluid flow while maintaining the direction of thefluid flow through the tube. Hairpin tube structures are often used inheat exchangers.

Helmet: As used in this disclosure, a helmet is an item of personalprotective equipment that is configured to be worn on the head of thewearer. The helmet forms a protective space that encloses and protectsthe wearer's head during impacts.

Liquid: As used in this disclosure, a liquid refers to a state (phase)of matter that is fluid and that maintains, for a given pressure, afixed volume that is independent of the volume of the container.

Logic Module: As used in this disclosure, a logic module is a readilyand commercially available electrical device that accepts digital andanalog inputs, processes the digital and analog inputs according topreviously specified logical processes and provides the results of thesepreviously specified logical processes as digital or analog outputs. Thedisclosure allows, but does not assume, that the logic module isprogrammable.

Maintained Switch: A used in this disclosure, a maintained switch is aswitch that maintains the position that was set in the most recentswitch actuation. A maintained switch works in an opposite manner to amomentary switch.

Microphone: As used in this disclosure, a microphone is a transducerthat converts the energy from vibration into electrical energy. Thesources of vibrations include, but are not limited to, acoustic energy.

Motorcycle: As used in this disclosure, a motorcycle is a commerciallyavailable motorized vehicle with two wheels that is intended forcarrying one or more passengers.

Motorcycle Helmet: As used in this disclosure, a motorcycle helmet is apiece of protective headgear that provides a chin bar to provide chinand lower face protection during an impact. Motorcycle helmets are wornto protect the users head during impacts. This definition is intended toexplicitly include helmets beyond those worn by motorcycle ridersincluding, but not limited to, helmets worn by alpine ski racers or racecar drivers. This definition is intended to explicitly exclude“motorcycle” helmets without a chin bar such as “open face,” “¾,” or“half” helmets.

Non-Euclidean Prism: As used in this disclosure, a non-Euclidean prismis a prism structure wherein the center axis of the prism lies on anon-Euclidean plane or is otherwise formed with a curvature.

Prism: As used in this disclosure, a prism is a three-dimensionalgeometric structure wherein: 1) the form factor of two faces of theprism are congruent; and, 2) the two congruent faces are parallel toeach other. The two congruent faces are also commonly referred to as theends of the prism. The surfaces that connect the two congruent faces arecalled the lateral faces. In this disclosure, when further descriptionis required a prism will be named for the geometric or descriptive nameof the form factor of the two congruent faces. If the form factor of thetwo corresponding faces has no clearly established or well-knowngeometric or descriptive name, the term irregular prism will be used.The center axis of a prism is defined as a line that joins the centerpoint of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point ofthe second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis ofa prism is otherwise analogous to the center axis of a cylinder. A prismwherein the ends are circles is commonly referred to as a cylinder.

Pump: As used in this disclosure, a pump is a mechanical device thatuses suction or pressure to raise or move fluids, compress fluids, orforce a fluid into an inflatable object. Within this disclosure, acompressor refers to a pump that is dedicated to compressing a fluid orplacing a fluid under pressure.

Relay: As used in this disclosure, a relay is an automatic electronic,electromagnetic or electromechanical device that reacts to changes involtage or current by opening or closing a switch in an electriccircuit. Relays are further defined with a coil and a switch. Applying avoltage to the coil, usually referred to as energizing the coil, willcause the coil to change the position of the switch. This definition isnot intended to preclude the substitution of a transistor for a relay.Within this disclosure, a transistor can be considered as a relay. Inthis scenario, the base voltage is analogous to the coil of the relayand the current flow from the collector to the emitter is analogous tothe operation of the switch of the relay. Those skilled in theelectrical arts will recognize that this substitution can be madewithout undue experimentation. The transistor is defined in greaterdetail elsewhere in this disclosure.

Reservoir: As used in this disclosure, a reservoir refers to a containeror containment system that is configured to store a liquid.

Sensor: As used in this disclosure, a sensor is a device that receivesand responds in a predetermined way to a signal or stimulus. As furtherused in this disclosure, a threshold sensor is a sensor that generates asignal that indicates whether the signal or stimulus is above or below agiven threshold for the signal or stimulus.

Shell: As used in this disclosure, a shell is a structure that forms anouter covering intended to contain an object. Shells are often, but notnecessarily, rigid or semi-rigid structures that are intended to protectthe object contained within it.

Speaker: As used in this disclosure, a speaker is an electricaltransducer that converts an electrical signal into an audible sound.

Switch: As used in this disclosure, a switch is an electrical devicethat starts and stops the flow of electricity through an electriccircuit by completing or interrupting an electric circuit. The act ofcompleting or breaking the electrical circuit is called actuation.Completing or interrupting an electric circuit with a switch is oftenreferred to as closing or opening a switch respectively. Completing orinterrupting an electric circuit is also often referred to as making orbreaking the circuit respectively.

Transducer: As used in this disclosure, a transducer is a device thatconverts a physical quantity, such as pressure or brightness into anelectrical signal or a device that converts an electrical signal into aphysical quantity.

Transistor: As used in this disclosure, a transistor is a general termfor a three-terminal semiconducting electrical device that is used forelectrical signal amplification and electrical switching applications.There are several designs of transistors. A common example of atransistor is an NPN transistor that further comprises a collectorterminal, an emitter terminal, and a base terminal and which consists ofa combination of two rectifying junctions (a diode is an example of arectifying junction). Current flowing from the collector terminalthrough the emitter terminal crosses the two rectifier junctions. Theamount of the electric current crossing the two rectified junctions iscontrolled by the amount of electric current that flows through the baseterminal. This disclosure assumes the use of an NPN transistor. Thisassumption is made solely for the purposes of simplicity and clarity ofexposition. Those skilled in the electrical arts will recognize thatother types of transistors, including but not limited to, field effecttransistors and PNP transistors, can be substituted for an NPNtransistor without undue experimentation.

Tube: As used in this disclosure, a tube is a hollow prism-shaped deviceformed with two open ends. The tube is used for transporting liquids andgases. The line that connects the center of the first congruent face ofthe prism to the center of the second congruent face of the prism isreferred to as the center axis of the tube or the centerline of thetube. When two tubes share the same centerline they are said to bealigned. When the centerlines of two tubes are perpendicular to eachother, the tubes are said to be perpendicular to each other. In thisdisclosure, the terms inner dimensions of a tube and outer dimensions ofa tube are used as they would be used by those skilled in the plumbingarts.

Vehicle: As used in this disclosure, a vehicle is a device that is usedfor transporting passengers, goods, or equipment. The term motorizedvehicle specifically refers to a vehicle can move under power providedby an electric motor or an internal combustion engine. The term vehiclegenerically applies to motorized vehicles and vehicles without a motor.

Water: As used in this disclosure, water (CAS 7732-18-5) is a moleculecomprising two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen molecule. The phase ofwater at normal temperature and pressure is liquid. As used in thisdisclosure, the definition of water is expanded to include dilutewater-based solutions of salts and ionic structures using water as thesolvent.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that theoptimum dimensional relationship for the various components of theinvention described above and in FIGS. 1 through 5 include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation,assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilledin the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the invention.

It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognizenumerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the variousembodiments of the present invention which will result in an improvedinvention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of thepresent invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, theinvention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims andtheir equivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. An air-conditioned helmet comprising a helmetstructure, cooling structure, and a control circuit; wherein the controlcircuit and the cooling structure are attached to the helmet structure;wherein the helmet structure forms a protective space; wherein theair-conditioned helmet is configured for use with an individual; whereinthe air-conditioned helmet forms a protective shell; wherein theair-conditioned helmet is a temperature-controlled space within theprotective space formed by the air-conditioned helmet; wherein thecooling structure comprises a water reservoir, a pump structure, acooling device, and a hairpin exchanger; wherein the pump structure isan electromechanical structure; wherein the pump structure is configuredto provide the motive forces necessary to pump water through a fluidiccircuit formed by the cooling structure; wherein the pump structure isconfigured to pump water from the water reservoir through the coolingdevice and the hairpin exchanger back into the water reservoir; whereinthe cooling structure is configured to control the temperature of theprotective space formed by the helmet structure; wherein the controlcircuit is configured to control the temperature of the protective spaceformed by the helmet structure; wherein the control circuit isconfigured to track and announce a GPS coordinates into the protectivespace formed by the helmet structure; wherein the helmet structure is aprotective structure; wherein the helmet structure is a motorcyclehelmet; wherein the cooling structure is configured to cool the waterflowing through the fluidic circuit formed by the cooling structure;wherein the cooling structure is configured to use the cooled water as aheat exchange medium used to control the temperature within theprotective space formed by the helmet structure; wherein the controlcircuit is an electrical circuit; wherein the control circuit isconfigured to control the operation of the cooling structure; whereinthe water reservoir, the pump structure, the cooling device, and thehairpin exchanger interconnect to form the fluidic circuit; wherein thecontrol circuit comprises a logic module, a GPS module, a speaker, amicrophone, and a thermal sensor; wherein the logic module, the GPSmodule, the speaker, the microphone, and the thermal sensor areelectrically interconnected; wherein the water reservoir is acontainment structure; wherein the water reservoir is configured tostore water that is not flowing through the fluidic circuit formed bythe cooling structure; wherein the pump structure comprises a pump, arelay, and a battery; wherein the pump is a mechanical device that isconfigured to generate a pressure differential which is used fortransporting the fluid through the water reservoir, the cooling device,and the hairpin exchanger; wherein the relay is configured to controlthe flow of electricity from the battery to the pump; wherein thebattery is an electrochemical device; wherein the battery is configuredto convert chemical potential energy into the electrical energy used topower the pump; wherein the relay is an electrical device; wherein therelay is a switching device.
 2. The air-conditioned helmet according toclaim 1 wherein the cooling device is a first heat exchange deviceconfigured to cool the water that is flowing through the fluidic circuitformed by the cooling structure as the water is flowing through thefluidic circuit formed by the cooling structure.
 3. The air-conditionedhelmet according to claim 2 wherein the hairpin exchanger is a secondheat exchange device; wherein the hairpin exchanger is configured toreceive the cooled water from the cooling device; wherein the hairpinexchanger is configured to use the cooled water as a cooling media thatreduces the temperature of the protective space formed by the helmetstructure; wherein the hairpin exchanger has the structure of a hairpintube.
 4. The air-conditioned helmet according to claim 3 wherein thelogic module is configured to control the actuation of the relay;wherein the logic module is a programmable electronic device; whereinthe logic module is configured to monitor the temperature within theprotective space formed by the helmet structure; wherein the logicmodule is configured to initiate the operation of the cooling structurewhen the temperature within the protective space formed by the helmetstructure is greater than a first previously determined temperature;wherein the logic module is configured to discontinue the operation ofthe cooling structure when the temperature within the protective spaceformed by the helmet structure is lesser than a second previouslydetermined temperature; wherein the logic module is configured tomonitor the GPS coordinates of the control circuit; wherein the logicmodule is configured to monitor the protective space formed by thehelmet structure for a voice command; wherein the logic module isconfigured to announce the GPS coordinates of the control circuit intothe protective space formed by the helmet structure.
 5. Theair-conditioned helmet according to claim 4 wherein the GPS module is anelectrical device configured to communicate with the GPS to determinethe GPS coordinates of the GPS module; wherein the GPS module isconfigured to transfer the GPS coordinates to the logic module.
 6. Theair-conditioned helmet according to claim 5 wherein the speaker is anelectrical transducer; wherein the logic module is configured to controlthe operation of the speaker; wherein the speaker is configured toreceive an electrical signal from the logic module; wherein the speakeris configured to convert the received electrical signal into an audibleannouncement made in the protective space formed by the helmetstructure.
 7. The air-conditioned helmet according to claim 6 whereinthe microphone is an electrical transducer; wherein the logic module isconfigured to monitor electrical signals generated by the microphone;wherein the microphone is configured to convert audible sounds detectedin the protective space formed by the helmet structure into electricalsignals that are subsequently transmitted to the logic module; whereinthe logic module is configured to monitor the electrical signalsreceived from the microphone to recognize any voice commands that aregenerated within the microphone.
 8. The air-conditioned helmet accordingto claim 7 wherein upon receipt of a voice command through themicrophone, the logic module is configured to receive the GPScoordinates from the GPS module and is configured to announce the GPScoordinates of the GPS module into the protective space formed by thehelmet structure through the speaker.
 9. The air-conditioned helmetaccording to claim 8 wherein the thermal sensor is an electrical sensorthat is configured to transmit an electrical signal to the logic module;wherein the thermal sensor is configured to measure the temperaturewithin the protective space formed by the helmet structure.
 10. Theair-conditioned helmet according to claim 9 wherein the logic module isconfigured to monitor the electrical signal received from the thermalsensor to determine the temperature in the protective space formed bythe helmet structure.